Harry Biemiller
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1920-1925)
Harry Biemiller was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1925 for the Washington Senators and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 6 seasons. Across 28 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 4.22 ERA and 19 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 171 lb
- Died
- 5/25/1965 in Orlando, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1920-08-26
- Last Game
- 1925-08-26
Full name: Harry Lee Biemiller
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WS1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 21 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 4.76 | 3.45 (-38%) | -523.0 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 47.0 | 45 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 4.02 | 4.55 (+12%) | -1184.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 64.0 | 66 | 30 | 34 | 19 | 4.22 | — | -1,707 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .000 | .188 | .000 | .188 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .188 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .188 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 74.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WS1 | AL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 23 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 28 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (56 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 15 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 23.1 | 27 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 6.56 |
| Away | 15 | 40.2 | 38 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 3.54 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-08-26 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-14 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-08-10 | CIN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-10 | CIN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-02 | CIN | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-02 | CIN | BSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-07-25 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925-07-16 | CIN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-07-14 | CIN | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-07-09 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-08-26 | CIN | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-14 | CIN | PIT | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-10 | CIN | BRO | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-10 | CIN | BRO | — | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-02 | CIN | BSN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-02 | CIN | BSN | SV | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-07-25 | CIN | CHC | — | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-07-16 | CIN | BRO | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-07-14 | CIN | BSN | SV | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1925-07-09 | CIN | PHI | — | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 28 |
Harry Biemiller: the record in brief
The profile opens with Harry Biemiller's first major league game on August 26, 1920; the last one listed came on August 26, 1925. Biemiller played for the Washington Senators (1920) and the Cincinnati Reds (1925). Biemiller is listed as a pitcher at 171 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Biemiller both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Biemiller was born on October 9, 1897, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Biemiller died on May 25, 1965, in Orlando, FL, USA. The given name on file is Harry Lee Biemiller.
The pitching table credits Biemiller with a 1-1 record and a 4.22 ERA in 28 games. The totals include 19 strikeouts. Biemiller's 4.22 ERA was close to the 4.04 league figure for those seasons. In 1925, one of the busiest seasons, Biemiller posted a 4.02 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.55.
Every defensive appearance on record for Biemiller, 28 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 26 assists against 1 errors.
Biemiller's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 56 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Biemiller
- What years did Harry Biemiller play?
- Harry Biemiller played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1925.
- Was Harry Biemiller a pitcher?
- Yes. Harry Biemiller pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 19 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Harry Biemiller hit?
- Harry Biemiller hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Harry Biemiller play for?
- Harry Biemiller played for 2 teams: the Washington Senators (1920) and the Cincinnati Reds (1925).
- What were Harry Biemiller's career stats?
- In 28 games, Harry Biemiller went 1-1 with a 4.22 ERA, 19 strikeouts, 64.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Harry Biemiller play?
- Harry Biemiller played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Biemiller and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Biemiller was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 171 pounds.
- What was Harry Biemiller's career ERA?
- Harry Biemiller finished with a 4.22 career ERA, going 1-1 with 19 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Harry Biemiller have?
- Harry Biemiller recorded 19 career strikeouts.
- Is Harry Biemiller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Biemiller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.